Summer Festival: Beethoven Piano Sonata Lecture I

Before taking the stage for the first installment of his Beethoven sonata cycle, acclaimed pianist Gilles Vonsattel offers an illuminating exploration of four remarkable works spanning Beethoven’s creative life. From the youthful fire of the First Sonata and the expansive “Grand Sonata” to the wit of the “Cuckoo” Sonata and the revolutionary brilliance of the “Waldstein,” Vonsattel reveals the stories, innovations, and expressive power behind these enduring masterpieces. An ideal prelude to the concert, this engaging talk provides fresh insight into Beethoven’s extraordinary journey as composer and pianist.
SPEAKER
Gilles Vonsattel
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